S2 EP30 | How an Upstart Distributor is Becoming Netflix for Indie Film, with Bryan Louzil

21/07/2025 46 min Temporada 2 Episodio 30
S2 EP30 | How an Upstart Distributor is Becoming Netflix for Indie Film, with Bryan Louzil

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Discovering Independent Film with Bryan Louzil of Mometu @freemometu  @mometucollegefilmfesteventbrite.com/e/1475275411469?aff=oddtcreatorIn this episode of Truly Independent, hosts Garrett Batty and Daren Smith are joined by guest Bryan Louzil, co-founder of Mometu, a streaming platform focused on hand-curated independent films. Bryan shares his fascinating upbringing in the film industry, the journey of creating Mometu, and how the platform aims to support independent filmmakers by offering a marketplace free of algorithms. They discuss the intricacies of promoting films, insights for filmmakers on gaining visibility, and the unique Mometu College Film Festival. Emphasizing the importance of personalizing the viewer experience, Brian explains the benefits of setting up creative marketing strategies from the start to benefit both the platform and filmmakers. The episode wraps up with an overview of Mometu social media strategies and the launch of their new podcast, 'The More For Me and You,' dedicated to sharing the journeys of individuals in the entertainment industry.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:25 Meet Brian Louzil01:19 Brian's Background in Film03:18 The Birth of Mometu05:46 Hand-Curated Content on Mometu09:01 Supporting Independent Filmmakers22:19 Mometu College Film Festival24:05 Red Carpet Interviews and Screenings24:34 Exciting Awards and Prizes25:52 Supporting Independent Filmmakers28:52 Challenges and Trends in Filmmaking30:15 Connecting with Audiences32:46 Mometu's Social Media Strategy34:25 The More For Me and You Podcast37:31 Exploring Mometu Film Library38:45 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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